IRISES 
SIBERIAN AND ORIENTAL IRISES 
T HESE two are closely related and our best modern varieties in this section are hybrids of 
the two. Theoretically the Orientalis is a larger flowered "Sibirica," but the cross-breeding of 
the two makes it impossible to separate them. They are quite hardy and some eminent author¬ 
ities consider them the most elegant of all irises. They are of the easiest culture and are pro¬ 
digious bloomers, an established clump often producing as many as 40 or 50 flowering stalks. 
They are adaptable to almost any location and will do equally well in full sun or partial shade. 
They grow on long stems, have ornamental grass-like foliage, and are also excellent cut flowers. 
They bloom about the same time as the Tall Bearded irises. They are especially fine for land¬ 
scape work and nothing is finer for bordering a pond or brook, provided they are kept just 
above the water line. 
BLUE FLAME: One of the most striking of all 
Siberian irises. Its coloring is a very soft sky-blue. 
The flower is of perfect form and heavy texture 
and carried on a tall strong spike. Each, $1; 
$9 for 10. 
BLUE HERON: This variety is especially hand¬ 
some. A large flower of perfect form, the styles 
are almost pure white, just tinged the palest 
blue. These clean-cut styles stand out in the 
sharpest contrast against the flaring medium 
violet falls and erect violet standards; this 
striking contrast tends to lend a distinctive 
charm to this very fine iris. Each, $1.50; $12.50 
for 10. 
BLUE OWL: An exquisite rich blue variety of 
fine form and texture and graceful poise. There 
is a beautiful triangular zone of white at the 
throat, veined purple and blending into a promi¬ 
nent bronze throat, veined brown. The soft blue 
styles are lighter than the balance of the flower 
and add to its attractiveness. Each, $1; $9 for 10. 
EMPEROR: This is a noble form of Orientalis 
collected by E. H. Wilson in Japan and is the 
finest of the dark flowering type. The flowers are 
large, of good form and texture and the color is 
a uniform deep violet-blue. Height, 48 inches. 
Each, $.50; $4 for 10; $37.50 per 100. 
HEAVENLY BLUE: A glorious rich blue iris and 
one of the best of this group as well as one of 
the newest. Very strong and vigorous grower. 
Each, $1; $9 for 10. 
KINGFISHER BLUE: A seedling of "Perry's Blue" 
and a great improvement on that variety, being 
about twice as large, the color being lighter 
and brighter and with less reticulations. Height, 
54 inches. Each, $.75; $6 for 10; $57.50 per 100. 
MORNING MAGIC: An entirely new color shad¬ 
ing in this group. Exquisite combination of soft 
lavender suffused rose, giving a general effect of 
lovely pink. Large, well-formed flowers. Each, 
$1.75; $15 for 10. 
PEGGY PERRY: One of the largest and most at¬ 
tractive of this group. The petals are somewhat 
ruffled and the flower has an airiness and grace 
that is most appealing. It is quite early. The 
flowers are of a uniform, rich violet-blue, with a 
prominent white spot in the center of the lower 
petal, veined the color of the petal. The throat 
has rich golden brown veining. Each, $.50; $4 
for 10; $37.50 per 100. 
PERIWINKLE: Without doubt the largest and 
finest dark variety in the Siberian section and 
when it is more plentiful, so that it can be sold 
at a moderate price, it will be a great acquisi¬ 
tion. Of perfect form and unusually heavy sub¬ 
stance. Darker than "Perry's Blue," with a beau¬ 
tifully marked throat. Height, 38 inches. Each, 
$1; $9 for 10. 
PERRY'S BLUE: This has been the most popular 
of all the Siberian irises and it surely justifies its 
popularity as it is a very lovely iris. The color 
is a beautiful shade of sky-blue, with slight white 
markings on the falls. It is considered by many 
authorities the finest of all Siberian irises. 
Height, 48 inches. Each, $.50; $4 for 10; $37.50 
per 100. 
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